Just Drinks coverage of Cott’s sale of its traditional beverage business to Refresco

In a deal worth more than $1.25 billion, two major beverage manufactures have specific goals that move them in opposite directions. Refresco’s purchase of Cott’s traditional bottling business positions them as a leader in Europe and the United States, gaining almost 50% more capacity and volume. For Cott, the move away from sugary drinks positions them to enter the better-for-you category and focus on route based services, such as home and office water delivery. Click here to learn more at Just Drinks.